Time for a Change
A friend once advised me to only write to the local paper to thank someone. However, I believe it’s important to speak up when you feel strongly about an issue. There is an upcoming election for the Gabriola Fire Improvement District this June 18th—it’s a big deal for...
There is something deeply, deeply wrong at the Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District.
I feel beyond privileged that in my decade on the island, this community trained me to be a frontline firefighter and medical first responder with a sideline in governance and organizational budgeting as a former Trustee on the Islands Trust. Sadly, it’s from those...
2025 Fire Board Election is opportunity for voters to reflect on the kind of leadership we want managing public services
2025 Fire Board Election is opportunity for voters to reflect on the kind of leadership we want managing public services With the upcoming election for the Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District (GFPID), voters have an important opportunity to reflect on what...
Regarding “the Tax bill Cometh” Editorial in June 4 Sounder
Regarding “the Tax bill Cometh” Editorial in June 4 Sounder A 37.5% tax increase for the Gabriola Fire District, was shocked, as should everyone, so I did some investigation. Here is what I think. The problem is not the tax increase-in and of itself, in reality it is...
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